The best teammates in the NBA
Chapter 372 The Double Lose Finals
Chapter 372 The Double-Loss Finals (The Ten Thousand Words Chapter)
In the 14-15 season finals, the NBA spent a lot of effort to keep warming up for the game.
Before the game, various ball critics said that the strength of the Cavaliers and Clippers was evenly matched.
But after halftime of the G1 game, no one mentioned predictions anymore.
Scoring 62 points in the half, the Clippers were in a decent state and not outstanding, but the Cavaliers only scored 42 points in the half, which seemed a bit stretched.
In the Staples Arena, the Clippers fans have already begun to celebrate the victory of the game. The reporters present saw the game played like this, and many people followed suit:
"This may be the finals with the most disparity in strength. The Cavaliers played too badly!"
Fans who chose to watch the game in America switched channels after halftime. Is this the annual finals?
The wonderful duel that was promised, and this is the result?
During the halftime break, in the Cavaliers locker room, LeBron James was a little desperate. The gap is so big?
James sat in his seat and stopped talking. He really broke the defense. It has been 5 years. If he continues to lose, he will give Li Ze 5 championships.
Thinking of this, James felt bad.
As a newcomer to the finals, everyone in the Cavaliers kept silent when they saw that LeBron James was not in a high mood.
Coach David Blatt tried to motivate his players, but he was not good at chicken soup, so the effect was mediocre.
At the start of the second half, David Blatt stopped standing on the sidelines, and sat on the bench with his arms folded and a serious expression.
In the Staples Arena, the Clippers fans were still cheering loudly. LeBron James did not give up the game. Less than 3 minutes into the third quarter, something that made him even more desperate happened.
The Cavaliers attacked, Irving suddenly fell to the ground during the breakthrough, and the Clippers immediately launched a conversion attack after dropping the ball.
After halftime, Li Ze found that the field had become 5v4, and turned his head to see that Owen was still lying on the floor.
The fans at the scene also stopped cheering. Obviously, Irving was injured.
Clutching his left knee, Owen barely stood up, his expression still very painful.
Coach David Blatt was completely confused. In the Eastern Conference Finals, Irving missed 3 games due to a knee injury.
I thought that after half a month of recuperation, the situation had improved, but what I didn't expect was that the team really had the worst situation.
The game was suspended, and everyone in the Cavaliers surrounded Irving. After the team doctor checked, Irving was finally carried back to the locker room by the assistant coach.
LeBron James is completely desperate, he knows the series must be over.
In the commentary on ESPN at the scene, Jeff Van Gundy did not expect the Cavaliers to be injured again, and finally he could only sigh and say:
"I hope Kyrie Irving can return. There are 7 games in the series. After losing a game, the Cavaliers still have room for adjustment."
Mark Jackson also felt that LeBron James was really unlucky. He lost Love in the first round and finally made it to the finals. As a result, the second scoring point in the team was injured again:
"We all hope that the game will be exciting and intense, but this year may not be able to satisfy the wishes of the fans."
"Even with the unexpected layoffs, the Clippers are the healthier team overall."
The commentator Mike Brin didn't want to say too much. The Clippers played too easily in the half game. Just by taking advantage of the Cavaliers' mistakes, they scored a lot of points.
Thinking of the possible situation in the next three games, Mike Breen finally said with some regret:
"If Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving stay healthy, I'm sure it's going to be a great game."
"It's a pity that injuries are also part of the game. I hope the Cavaliers don't give up. They still have a chance to win the series!"
Dellavedova stepped in and was ordered to replace Irving as the team's point guard.
Everyone in the Clippers looked at each other in blank dismay. This situation was easier than the coaching staff expected.
A sideline kick was taken, and the home team cheered again in the Staples Arena:
"Let's go Clippers! Let's go Clippers! Let's go Clippers!"
Paul at the Logo position felt that Dellavedova, who was coming off the bench, was very aggressive, and kept interfering with him, desperately giving physical confrontation.
Therefore, after receiving the ball and dribbling for two steps, he immediately gave the ball to Jokic at the top of the arc, then immediately ran without the ball, cut in and then went to the left corner to open up the offensive space on the field.
As soon as Paul handed over the ball, Li Ze in the left corner immediately started to accelerate to the top of the arc, received the hand-off pass, and then broke through with the ball in his right hand.
Noticing that Shumpert squeezed past the defense, Tristan Thompson hesitated. Li Ze, who took two big strides, came to the elbow on the right side of the free throw line, stopped suddenly, and quickly released a fadeaway jumper that drifted to the right!
"Shua!" Two points scored again!
Tristan Thompson saw Li Ze's retreating back, and immediately felt a little annoyed. He really should have stepped forward to double-team immediately.
LeBron James did not blame his teammates, and immediately asked for the ball after halftime. Although he was pushed out of the right block by Li Ze, James' offense was still very resolute.
After receiving the ball, he turned around and attacked the simple three-threat face-to-face. James pulled up two points and threw it!
"Shua!" The two-pointer went into the net hollowly.
44:66, looking at such a score, James did not feel any joy after scoring, and his heart was even numb.
Waves of cheers from the Clippers fans indicate that the team will play better and better.
Dellavedova chased Paul desperately, but unfortunately, every time after halftime, Paul handed over the ball first, and then waited for the Cavaliers to double-team before organizing the offense.
As soon as Li Ze on the left flank received the ball, Dellavedova cooperated with Shumpert to attack together.
LeBron James immediately chose to help defend Paul and did not give Li Ze a chance to pass the ball easily.
The Cavaliers' rotation speed is fast, but Li Ze's ball is also very simple. Before the double-team is formed, the ball is thrown to Jokic immediately.
Tristan Thompson struggled to jump up to defend, but the fat man reacted quickly. He immediately protected the ball after receiving the ball, and then threw the ball to Matt Barnes on the right wing.
LeBron James helps out again, and Barnes quickly returns the ball to Paul.
This kind of going up the line to pull the defense and continuously transfer the ball left the Cavaliers with nothing to do.
Even if you make a mistake once in a while, it doesn't matter if you are beaten as a counterattack, the point difference is really too big.
After passing the ball, Jokic immediately ran to the left near the baseline. At the same time, Jordan immediately raised the pick-and-roll the moment Paul received the ball.
Dellavedova, who was returning to defense, was delayed by Jordan's pick-and-roll. Paul, who was accelerating with the ball in his left hand, faced Mozgov, who was coming up from the defense.
While Mozgov slid back left, Paul suddenly pulled his crotch back in the paint, and then made a simple mid-range jumper.
"Paul! He got it! That's good!"
The commentator Mike Breen couldn't help raising the volume when he saw Paul strolling in the courtyard and easily completing the dislocation singles.
The Clippers completely broke down the Cavaliers' defense through the pick-and-roll. As long as they choose to double-team Li Ze, after the defense rotates, there will always be opportunities to score easily.
In addition, LeBron James is desperately attacking, but the efficiency is not high. Every time a half conversion, Li Ze still has a chance to steal chickens and score.
Another three-pointer from the outside line hit another iron, and the long rebound happened to be accepted by Li Ze. James stepped forward to interfere, but Li Ze swayed the ball easily behind him.
Accelerating along the right sideline, James desperately pursued and defended behind Li Ze. It was rare to see the two match up, and the Clippers fans cheered.
Trying to press Li Ze to the sideline, after James caught up with Li Ze, he continued to press on his side.
Approaching the three-point line, Li Ze moved in and out with his right hand slightly. After changing the dribbling rhythm, he quickly changed direction with his crotch, and then dribbled behind his back continuously.
LeBron James subconsciously slid to the right, saw Li Ze change direction again, and quickly adjusted his defensive focus.
After lowering the center of gravity, Li Ze, holding the ball in his right hand, pretended to make a breakthrough. He just dribbled past the three-point line, and suddenly quickly received the ball.
"Shua!" Converted a three-pointer into the net!
Hearing the cheers at the scene, LeBron James knew that Li Ze had hit a three-pointer. Feelings of frustration filled his heart, and James felt that he couldn't stand it anymore.
Most of the Cavaliers' offense is piecemeal, and they will suffer counterattacks.
Coach David Blatter did not ask for a timeout. The famous European coach held his forehead with his left hand, and it seemed that he was about to break his defense completely.
At the end of the third quarter, the Staples Arena completely turned into a sea of joy, and the Clippers fans began to twist their bodies to the music. There was no suspense in the game.
At 66:90, the Clippers widened the point difference to 24 points. According to the current firepower of the Cavaliers, the game officially entered garbage time.
Li Ze has already changed into his training uniform, and he will no longer appear in the fourth quarter. It is difficult for the Cavaliers to score 30 points in one quarter, and this difference is enough.
When Tyronn Lu saw Li Ze's technical statistics, he called out to his thigh in his heart:
打满第3节,出场时间来到31分钟,17中12,三分线外5中3,罚球7中7,34分5篮板4助攻1抢断。
"Kayce, don't you play for a while? We're only 6 points away from getting 40+."
Scoring 40+ in the finals is considered a small achievement. Tyronn Lu was afraid that Li Ze would be embarrassed, so he took the initiative to ask.
"Forget it, the Cavaliers are all role players. With such a point difference, there is no need to play again."
Li Ze saw Paul waiting for the Cavaliers to make a substitution on the field with a substitute lineup, and briefly responded to Tyronn Lue's inquiry.
Noticing that the atmosphere group was eagerly waiting to appear on the stage, Tyronn Lu finally smiled at Li Ze and said nothing more. Golden thighs really don't need boring records.
After playing for more than three minutes in the fourth quarter, LeBron James was also replaced. Seeing that both sides took the atmosphere group, Jeff Van Gundy's tone was inexplicable:
"Injuries have ruined the Cavaliers. The Clippers have hardly encountered challenges this year. Congratulations to them for winning G1!"
Mark Jackson looked at the players who were still struggling on the court, and his emotions were not high:
“勒布朗-詹姆斯确实展现了自己的侵略性,24中9,三分球5中1,罚球8中4,23分4篮板3助攻2失误,这场比赛他已经拼尽全力。”
"But it's really not the finals we were expecting!"
The commentator Mike Breen began to change the subject, and the three began to talk about how the Cavaliers should adjust in the following games, but they said that LeBron James still had a chance, but the same thought emerged in their hearts:
"There is no suspense anymore, the Cavaliers are completely finished!"
Paul was naturally very happy after leaving the field. G1 was much easier than he imagined.
14 of 8, 3 of 1 from outside the three-point line, 5 of 5 free throws, 22 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal and 2 turnovers. Looking at the technical statistics, Paul is very satisfied. He shot more than 5% of the field goals in the finals. This efficiency It's heaven too!
"Although I have some sympathy for LeBron, the game is full of uncertainty. Maybe we can easily win the championship this year."
Paul, who put on his training clothes, also covered his mouth with a towel, and happily complained to Li Ze beside him.
"It can only be said that the Cavaliers are too unlucky. Of course, I will go all out in the following games. 16:0, this is my goal all the time."
Li Ze also felt that the next game would be relatively easy. He was not interested in witnessing the "Seven Jedi Warriors".
Everyone in the Clippers looked relaxed, while the Cavaliers players on the other side looked numb.
Reaching the finals was originally something to be happy about, but the big loss seems to indicate that the following games will be more difficult.
When the game officially ended, the cheers in the Staples Center seemed to stimulate everyone in the Cavaliers. The two sides shook hands briefly, and LeBron James turned away with his teammates.
At 91:116, the Clippers easily beat their opponents at home, and the series came to a score of 1:0.
In the press conference after the game, the Cavaliers became the focus, and sports reporters were all concerned about Irving's injury.
"Can you tell me whether Irving will play in G2, and what is his current physical condition?"
"If Irving is truce due to injury, how should the Cavaliers adjust in the following games?"
"LeBron James is not efficient, does it mean that the team's tactics are not suitable?"
Head coach David Blatt immediately felt a headache when he heard these questions, and he only felt that he was possessed by bad luck:
"Why do my players always have problems in key games?"
On social media that night, the fans of the Cavaliers broke their defenses. On the Reddit forum, the Cavaliers section even made fatalism:
"Cleveland must be under the curse of the devil!"
"This is the fate of Cleveland sports, God! Why are there injuries in the finals!"
"LeBron James alone can't win, none of us can even stand up and score in a row."
"The Cavaliers are completely screwed. We're going to be swept out."
"Before you got swept, the Pelicans, the Spurs, the Warriors got swept."
"I don't want to see a superteam ever again!"
"Man, what if Kayce suddenly announces he's joining the Cavaliers?"
"Join the Cavaliers? Then I immediately become a loyal fan of Kayce, in my heart he is GOAT!"
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On the morning of June 6th, the Cavaliers announced Kyrie Irving's injury, his left knee was fractured, and he will be reimbursed for the season!
This news just came out, Cavaliers fans ascended to heaven in place, social media also directly exploded, and Clippers fans immediately shouted slogans:
"We witnessed the birth of the dynasty team, the Clippers championship!"
ESPN's First Take program immediately followed suit, and Kip Bayless, as James Black, was ecstatic. This time it really killed two birds with one stone:
"Without a doubt, LeBron James will lose the Finals again!
"And this loss also proves my point. James doesn't have any dominance. Kayce has enjoyed the dividends of the times. He has achieved his current achievements by relying on super teams!"
Stephen-A-Smith couldn't help shaking his head when he heard the other party's point of view, and then immediately refuted:
"Why underestimate the Heat, that is the teaming of three young All-Stars."
"Going to the finals for five consecutive years, James ruled the East, and Kayce ruled the current league, the champion is the champion!"
Kip Bayless seemed confident and continued to retort:
"Would LeBron James rule the Eastern Conference if he hadn't chosen to join the Heat?"
"It's the same with Kayce, but LeBron James' superteam is a little weaker."
"The Thunder won two consecutive championships and the Clippers won three consecutive championships. These are the bonuses brought by super teams."
Stephen-A-Smith didn't expect his old partner to blackmail the two of them directly, and began to gradually increase the volume:
"Most of the teams that have won the championship in history have a luxurious lineup, and we all know this very well!"
"This is not the first time a super team has appeared, but there are only three teams in the history of the NBA that can win three consecutive championships. Whether you admit it or not, the Clippers led by Kayce have created a new history."
Kip Bayless laughed out loud at the idea:
"Three consecutive championships from LeBron James, there is no dominance at all!"
"That's the difference between Kayce and Michael Jordan. His championships don't have enough gold."
The host Woody Page saw the two talking more and more crookedly, so he couldn't help interrupting:
"Hey! Guys! What we want to discuss is how the Cavaliers should adjust. The issue of dominance is not today's topic!"
When Kip Bayless heard the host's reminder, he immediately smiled and said:
"Adjustment? LeBron James is lost. He can't win without his All-Star teammates."
"Let's congratulate the Clippers and suggest that Mr. Ballmer also send LeBron James a championship ring. He is a big contributor to your championship!"
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Of course, it will be difficult to face the finals being swept away. At the same time, fans will also doubt the team's dominance.
The ESPN program is just a microcosm, and various sports media are not optimistic about the Cavaliers. Although the finals only played one game, the critics believe that it is only a matter of time before the Clippers win the championship.
Perhaps Li Ze really won too much, and the "super team bonus" statement began to sweep social media.
America's Fans Spray Celtics' Big Three, Then Taunt LeBron James' Brother Basketball
In the end, the lemon essence possessed him, and everyone believed that Li Ze was the biggest beneficiary of the super team!
Kip Bayless was completely ignited, LeBron James became the biggest joke, and Li Ze's reputation began to decline.
Great achievements naturally require great opponents. Unfortunately, this year's Cavaliers have been plagued by injuries, and they are really stretched. The Clippers' 73 wins have also become insufficient.
No one expected that in the 2015 finals, there would be a double-lose situation, and only Lezi fans were happy!
Now not only can you mock LeBron James, but you can also belittle Li Ze's achievements by the way.
After the end of G1, the two teams each had more than two days of rest time. The morale of the Cavaliers was low, and LeBron James was even ridiculed to the point of being autistic.
Head coach David Blatt has thoroughly learned the capabilities of America Media, making out of nothing is a basic operation.
"Kyrie Irving played too much time in the regular season to cause the current injury. It's all David Blatt's problem. He doesn't have any tactics, he only lets the main players play!"
This view spread across social media in two days, and it has been widely recognized. After all, LeBron James and Kyrie Irving do always play 40+ minutes.
The turbulent external voices did not affect everyone in the Clippers. No matter how you evaluate it, 73 wins and three consecutive championships are real.
I feel that such a result is easy to achieve, so I will show it to everyone. The Clippers are not rookies who have just entered the league, so naturally they will not argue with ball critics.
On the night of June 6th, G7 of the finals officially started.
It seemed to be exactly the same as the previous game. After halftime, the Clippers easily led the Cavaliers again.
At 45:63, the Clippers easily entered the second half with an 18-point lead.
Kip Bayless was ecstatic again seeing such a score, and tweeted frantically at the end of the second quarter:
"This is LeBron James, he can't win a game without an All-Star teammate!"
"The dominance of the Clippers is a joke. Look at their opponents. This year they "picked up" another championship!"
In the commentary booth of ESPN, the commentator Mike Breen also seemed a little helpless. The Cavaliers were constipated in scoring and struggled on the defensive end.
"This is indeed a bit different from the game we expected. The Cavaliers adjusted their defense, reduced the double-teaming on the line, and used more big men to help defend, but so far, it has not achieved any results."
Mike Brin's comments were more pertinent, while Jeff Van Gundy was unceremonious:
"LeBron James should defend Kayce, Shumpert and JR-Smith's defensive ability is insufficient, superstars should stand up and solve the problem!"
Mark Jackson was also a bit disappointed with the Cavaliers' defensive matchup:
"13 of 9, 4 of 2 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, Kayce scored 24 points in the half, the Cavaliers allowed him to get too many transition opportunities, and coach David Blatt had to make adjustments. "
The three were helping the Cavaliers in the commentary booth. At this time, LeBron James in the visiting team's locker room was completely confused.
13中6,三分线外2中1,罚球5中4,17分6篮板3助攻3失误,对于自己的表现,詹姆斯其实很满意。
But when he thought of the 18-point difference, James just felt tired. After playing such an efficient performance, he still lost?
No one spoke in the locker room, coach David Blatt sighed in his heart, and then encouraged his players again:
"The finals also start with an away game. Forget these two games, forget the current point difference, and get back to the state. I hope everyone can be tougher. Don't forget that we still have a home game!"
LeBron James seemed to have just come back to his senses, and echoed the words of the head coach:
"Hey! Bro! Believe me, we will protect the home court. Don't worry about tonight's game. Even if we lose, we are only 0-2 behind. When we return to the home court, we will definitely win back."
Shumpert still didn't make a sound, but JR-Smith seemed very excited and started to speak, trying to encourage his teammates.
In the second half of the game, JR-Smith made his debut.
The Cavaliers first attack after the opening, JR-Smith against the defense of Matt Barnes, forced a jump shot from the left wing outside the three-point line!
"Bang!" Angrily strike!
The Clippers fans at the scene cheered loudly, the rebound just happened to be easily accepted by Jokic, Tristan Thompson's grab, delayed the Clippers' conversion attack speed.
Paul looked at the Cavaliers who were quickly retreating and dribbled across the half court in a leisurely manner.
Dellavedova has always put Paul's defensive pressure on his side, trying to use a candy-style defense, causing Paul to make mistakes.
JR-Smith also hangs on Li Ze, but such a close defense sometimes does not have a good effect.
Outside the three-point line, the left sideline pretended to cut in, then Li Ze suddenly moved up the line, and finally easily received a pass from Paul on the left wing.
Jokic immediately raised the pick-and-roll, JR-Smith put the defense in front of Li Ze again, noticed the movement behind him, and immediately prepared to squeeze through the defense.
Li Ze, holding the ball in his right hand, quickly dribbled the ball behind his back. With a simple in and out with his left hand, he leaned his body to the right and briefly knocked away JR-Smith's defense. While lowering his center of gravity, he stuck to Jokic to complete the breakthrough.
The moment Tristan Thompson assisted in defending, Li Ze paused for a while, then quickly pushed the ball with his left hand to change direction, and then accelerated again with his right hand.
Seeing Li Ze pass through the crowd, Tristan Thompson cursed inwardly, and could only watch Li Ze rush into the paint area.
Mozgov under the basket immediately stepped forward to help defend, Li Ze immediately joined the ball, swayed right and left, made a large European step, easily got rid of the defense, rubbed Mozgov's body, and succeeded in picking the basket with his left hand!
The fans cheered again, and coach David Blatt shook his head inwardly.
Helping defense is useless, Mozgov's defense will always be half a beat, and as his physical fitness declines, there will be more and more defensive problems.
The double-team defense has decreased. In this game, Li Ze has also strengthened some pick-and-roll offenses with the ball. So far, the effect has been good. Mozgov's ability to protect the frame is indeed a little problematic.
On the Cavaliers side, LeBron James also tried to use the pick-and-roll to attack Jokic, but the fat man always retreated to defend and let go of James' mid-range.
This kind of defensive strategy makes the Chosen Son a little embarrassed. Li Ze's pursuit is very fierce, and the jump shot does not feel very good, so most of the rounds are against the defense and forcefully kill the basket.
This time James' pick-and-roll on the right flank got rid of Li Ze's pursuit, and against Jokic who returned to the defense, he completed a throw and scored 2 points.
"Shh!"
Despite the big lead, Clippers fans booed James whenever he scored.
The two sides came and went, but the point difference did not shrink, and as the game time passed, the Cavaliers' shooting percentage began to decline again.
When Jordan started to eat cakes all over the air, and Jokic easily completed the offense with a throw down, the Cavaliers' bench was silent.
LeBron James made two shots in the early part of the third quarter, and then kept hitting the iron.
Hit the iron with a back-up jumper, hit the iron with a breakthrough throw, hit the iron outside the three-point line, and hit the iron with a strong attack at the basket.
At the end of the third quarter, Dellavedova made a mistake. After being intercepted by Paul twice in a row, the Cavaliers collapsed.
At 15:29 in a single quarter, after three quarters, at 60:92, the game completely lost its suspense.
On social media, Amerika's fun fans began to mock LeBron James unscrupulously.
At the same time, there are more and more voices that Li Ze "picked up" the championship, and the Cavaliers are too weak
单节10中2,本场比赛23中9,勒布朗-詹姆斯坐到自己的座位上,看到23分10篮板4助攻2失误的数据眼神发直。
He really wants to win, he just can't put the ball in the basket
The Clippers fans at the scene felt a little regretful when they saw that Li Ze had changed into his training uniform again and gave out cheers. The finals were not as intense as the Western Conference finals.
With a big wave of his hand, head coach De Nagro, in the fourth quarter, no matter what lineup the opponent sent, he directly put on the atmosphere group. The point difference is too stable!
The easy win put Li Ze in a good mood. As for the remarks on social media, he didn't care. The future will be the era of Excel.
No matter how sour the lemon extracts are, it is useless. Sweeping opponents with 73 wins is not an easy achievement.
Jeff Van Gundy also noticed that Li Ze and his teammates were talking and laughing, and saw that the Cavaliers bench was completely silent, and said with a sigh:
"This is too cruel for the Cavaliers who reached the finals!"
"In the 07 Finals, although the Spurs swept the Cavaliers, the difference in points in each game was not as big as it is now."
Mark Jackson looked at the technical statistics in his hand, and then added two sentences:
"16 of 11, Kayce easily scored 31 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal. The Clippers are blooming again. Except for injuries, David Blatt's adjustments on the defensive end did not play any role. .”
"This is his first season coaching the Cavaliers. Looking at it now, he still has a lot of work to do!"
Reggie Bullock was very active in the garbage time of these two games, actively defending, and he was not soft on open three-pointers.
Ingles was afraid of being compared by the opponent, so he followed suit. The atmosphere of the Cavaliers was completely confused. Who is the one behind?
As the game time passed, both teams gave up defense, and the fourth quarter was very lively.
In the end, at 92:120, the Clippers beat the Cavaliers again at home, and the series came to a 2:0 score.
Head coach David Blatt looks at a smiling DeNagello with a lemon in his heart:
"It's just a player's bonus!"
The two smiled and shook hands. The game of G3 started the day after tomorrow. Both sides knew in their hearts that there was not much suspense in the series.
The noise at the Staples Arena is getting louder and louder, and the team may have another away win this year, which makes Clippers fans feel a little regretful.
Seeing Li Ze waving his hands to give the audience a high five, the fans at the scene started cheering loudly again.
LeBron James felt a little uncomfortable seeing such a scene. After the players from both sides shook hands and greeted each other, they briefly chatted with Paul, then turned and left.
The game went on very quickly. Although the kick-off was at 21:23, the post-match press conference was not yet [-]:[-]. Seeing Li Ze sitting in front of the stage in a gray suit, the TNT reporter immediately asked:
"Kayce, won the finals too easily, will it affect your championship quality?"
Li Ze almost laughed out loud when he heard such a question, and immediately replied jokingly:
"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm just a player in the Western Conference, I can't decide who the opponent is."
"Don't forget that the Clippers and Cavaliers both came out of the playoffs. We represent the highest level of competition in the league."
"If you don't like the current game, you can report to the league to revise the rules, such as canceling the vertical jump in the interior and returning the Handcheck rule."
"For me, I prefer the old school style of play!"
Many reporters laughed out loud. Except for the big-mouthed football commentators who like to attract eyeballs, most sports reporters are still professional. After all, everyone eats this bowl of food.
Hearing Li Ze's ridicule, the Yahoo Sports reporter also asked with a smile:
"Kayce, how do you feel about the superteam issue? Many fans are discussing it now."
After all, such a question was asked, Li Ze restrained his smile, and replied calmly:
"If you look at the results, I have indeed been playing in a super team, but it is not easy for the Thunder and the Clippers to win many games."
"I just want to pay tribute to the past opponents. As for the so-called bonus, it will still exist in the future. You know, it is not difficult to form a super team now!"
"So, everyone just has to wait and see, time will tell."
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Regarding Li Ze's response, it did not stir up a wave. There are more and more fans of Lemon Essence and Lezi. While mocking LeBron James, they belittle Li Ze's achievements.
The finals were like a fuse, LeBron James and Li Ze turned out to be villains.
One is a complete loser, and the other is an honor brush. Such an evaluation has been recognized by a large number of fans in just a few days.
Li Ze has a huge number of fans, and there will be counterattacks on social media. The finals G3 has not yet started, and the fans are arguing first.
LeBron James is undoubtedly the worst. Except for the support of Cleveland fans, most of the rest are ruthless ridicule.
"My grandma formed a super team in the Western Conference and could beat LeBron James in the Finals!"
Such outrageous views spread rapidly on Twitter, and no one cared about the finals anymore. The fun fans didn't wait for the offseason to start, and they climaxed themselves first.
On the morning of the 8th, everyone in the Clippers set off for Cleveland. Tomorrow night, G3 of the finals will officially start.
The remarks on social media still affected the atmosphere of the Clippers. Matt Barnes began to chatter on the plane:
"Sweeping opponents turned into a bonus for a superteam? What the hell idea is that?"
Crawford also expressed difficulty in understanding, and the veteran continued to complain:
"If the superteams fail, so what? A championship is a championship and a three-peat is no easy feat."
Li Ze has a calm mind, and he is not Kevin Durant.
Adu built a bunch of discussion groups out of boredom, and he still has a lot of trumpets in his hands. If he is not feeling well, he will play against the real person, and if he breaks his defense, he will directly go to the trumpet
"It's a good thing that some people speak bitterly. If they hadn't achieved so many achievements, how could anyone talk about the quality of the championship every day!"
Hearing what Li Ze said, Paul nodded in agreement, and said casually:
"If the Clippers' championship is not good enough, what about the opponents we eliminated? The media is really boring. They just don't want to see us succeed."
Griffin also went to Cleveland with the team today, but his brother did not speak on the surface, and seemed a little absent-minded.
Li Ze naturally noticed his situation, and while listening to the chattering discussions of the atmosphere group, he silently thought:
"Superteam? Maybe breaking up."
On the night of June 6th, the enthusiasm of the 9 spectators at the Speedy Loans Center Arena dissipated after the first quarter.
At 32:20, the Clippers led by 12 points in the first quarter.
To the despair of Cavaliers fans, under the defense of Li Ze, LeBron James scored 10 of 2 and only scored 6 points.
The fans at the scene can certainly see the determination shown by James, and they can also see the desire of the Chosen One to win, buckle the pass button, and constantly attack the basket.
But the reality is too ruthless, Li Ze's defense is impenetrable, and he seems to be able to handle this single offensive method with ease.
Withstood the first step, followed the defense sideways, and then the Clippers' inside line shrank to complete the basket protection.
The shortcomings of unstable shooting have been infinitely magnified, and the lineup cannot open up the offensive space. Most of the Clippers' defenses choose to shrink.
The little fans wearing LeBron James jerseys in the front row stared blankly at the game. G3 is a life-and-death battle for the Cavaliers. Everyone knows what it means to lose the game.
LeBron James, who played the entire first quarter, did not rest, and Li Ze also stood up and decided to give the Cavaliers a good time.
The Clippers only replaced Paul and took Crawford. Obviously, coach De Nagro also felt that it was a better choice to win at halftime.
"Defense! Defense! Defense!"
The Clippers took the lead in attacking, and the defensive cheers of the Cavaliers fans immediately sounded in the Quicken Loans Center arena.
Li Ze dribbled the ball across the half court, and LeBron James immediately stood in front of him.
After returning to the home court, James began to actively defend Li Ze, core to core.
On the right wing outside the three-point line, Li Ze, who is holding the ball in his left hand, lowered his center of gravity when he approached the three-point line, swayed to the left, and then quickly changed direction under his crotch.
LeBron James reacted very quickly and slid desperately to the left rear, while Li Ze kept accelerating with the ball in his right hand, and the two entangled to the right block position.
Noticing that there was no defense coming up, Li Ze suddenly stopped, and then raised the ball to feint. James was about to take off, and quickly controlled the center of defense again.
Li Ze caught the short-lived opening, took advantage of the opponent's defense, turned around quickly with his left foot as the axis, and finally twisted his body and shot a mid-range jumper!
"Shua!" The two-pointer was scored steadily!
At 34:20, the Cavaliers fans couldn't stand it any longer and immediately booed Li Ze wildly.
Dellavedova quickly dribbled across half court and immediately passed the ball to LeBron James on the left wing.
After receiving the ball, Tristan Thompson immediately stepped forward to pick and roll, and James accelerated the breakthrough with the ball in his left hand.
Jokic noticed that Lee squeezed past the screen and focused most of his attention on the remaining Tristan Thompson.
Feeling the defensive pressure on his side, James did not choose to pass the ball, but suddenly retreated in the block position, facing Li Ze's block, and shot a fallback jumper!
"state!"
The ball hit the back edge of the basket and was lifted high. Tristan Thompson rushed to the basket desperately and grabbed the rebound at the first point, but Jokic hit it the second time.
As Jordan saw the opportunity and jumped up, the backcourt rebound was finally protected by the Clippers.
"Shhh!!"
The boos of the Cavaliers fans did not affect the Clippers' offense.
Crawford quickly dribbled the ball across the half court with his right hand, dribbled the ball behind his back at the top of the arc and then changed direction under his crotch, using Jordan's cover to shake off Shumpert's defense, and then quickly shot a jumper from the free throw line!
"state!"
The rebound bounced out, and just jumped into the arms of Jordan, who was about to grab the rebound. After getting the ball, he immediately threw the ball to Li Ze, who was on the left wing.
One step away from the three-point line, Li Ze didn't hesitate after receiving the pass, he just threw the ball!
LeBron James turned his head subconsciously, and then saw the ball fall into the basket.
"shush"
At 37:20, the point difference came to 17 points. Li Ze did not celebrate, but retreated quickly with a calm expression.
The scattered boos seemed to indicate that the Cavaliers fans were going to be overwhelmed.
James continued to shoot, but the point difference could not be narrowed. The Quicken Loans Center Arena and the Cavaliers fans stopped making too many noises. Everyone knew that the series was coming to an end.
As the Clippers' scoring steadily increased, coach David Blatt on the sidelines also sat back on the bench.
With 1:42 remaining in the first half, LeBron James was substituted.
Some fans in the front row noticed LeBron James covering his face with a towel and shrugging his shoulders slightly.
The ridicule from the outside world, the loss at home, and the failure for five consecutive years. Under all kinds of pressure, LeBron James shed tears.
Li Ze, who was also substituted, noticed the noise on the scene, and seeing everyone in the Cavaliers surrounding James, he could only sigh in his heart:
"Maybe there will be no winners in this year's finals"
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In the 14-15 season finals, the NBA spent a lot of effort to keep warming up for the game.
Before the game, various ball critics said that the strength of the Cavaliers and Clippers was evenly matched.
But after halftime of the G1 game, no one mentioned predictions anymore.
Scoring 62 points in the half, the Clippers were in a decent state and not outstanding, but the Cavaliers only scored 42 points in the half, which seemed a bit stretched.
In the Staples Arena, the Clippers fans have already begun to celebrate the victory of the game. The reporters present saw the game played like this, and many people followed suit:
"This may be the finals with the most disparity in strength. The Cavaliers played too badly!"
Fans who chose to watch the game in America switched channels after halftime. Is this the annual finals?
The wonderful duel that was promised, and this is the result?
During the halftime break, in the Cavaliers locker room, LeBron James was a little desperate. The gap is so big?
James sat in his seat and stopped talking. He really broke the defense. It has been 5 years. If he continues to lose, he will give Li Ze 5 championships.
Thinking of this, James felt bad.
As a newcomer to the finals, everyone in the Cavaliers kept silent when they saw that LeBron James was not in a high mood.
Coach David Blatt tried to motivate his players, but he was not good at chicken soup, so the effect was mediocre.
At the start of the second half, David Blatt stopped standing on the sidelines, and sat on the bench with his arms folded and a serious expression.
In the Staples Arena, the Clippers fans were still cheering loudly. LeBron James did not give up the game. Less than 3 minutes into the third quarter, something that made him even more desperate happened.
The Cavaliers attacked, Irving suddenly fell to the ground during the breakthrough, and the Clippers immediately launched a conversion attack after dropping the ball.
After halftime, Li Ze found that the field had become 5v4, and turned his head to see that Owen was still lying on the floor.
The fans at the scene also stopped cheering. Obviously, Irving was injured.
Clutching his left knee, Owen barely stood up, his expression still very painful.
Coach David Blatt was completely confused. In the Eastern Conference Finals, Irving missed 3 games due to a knee injury.
I thought that after half a month of recuperation, the situation had improved, but what I didn't expect was that the team really had the worst situation.
The game was suspended, and everyone in the Cavaliers surrounded Irving. After the team doctor checked, Irving was finally carried back to the locker room by the assistant coach.
LeBron James is completely desperate, he knows the series must be over.
In the commentary on ESPN at the scene, Jeff Van Gundy did not expect the Cavaliers to be injured again, and finally he could only sigh and say:
"I hope Kyrie Irving can return. There are 7 games in the series. After losing a game, the Cavaliers still have room for adjustment."
Mark Jackson also felt that LeBron James was really unlucky. He lost Love in the first round and finally made it to the finals. As a result, the second scoring point in the team was injured again:
"We all hope that the game will be exciting and intense, but this year may not be able to satisfy the wishes of the fans."
"Even with the unexpected layoffs, the Clippers are the healthier team overall."
The commentator Mike Brin didn't want to say too much. The Clippers played too easily in the half game. Just by taking advantage of the Cavaliers' mistakes, they scored a lot of points.
Thinking of the possible situation in the next three games, Mike Breen finally said with some regret:
"If Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving stay healthy, I'm sure it's going to be a great game."
"It's a pity that injuries are also part of the game. I hope the Cavaliers don't give up. They still have a chance to win the series!"
Dellavedova stepped in and was ordered to replace Irving as the team's point guard.
Everyone in the Clippers looked at each other in blank dismay. This situation was easier than the coaching staff expected.
A sideline kick was taken, and the home team cheered again in the Staples Arena:
"Let's go Clippers! Let's go Clippers! Let's go Clippers!"
Paul at the Logo position felt that Dellavedova, who was coming off the bench, was very aggressive, and kept interfering with him, desperately giving physical confrontation.
Therefore, after receiving the ball and dribbling for two steps, he immediately gave the ball to Jokic at the top of the arc, then immediately ran without the ball, cut in and then went to the left corner to open up the offensive space on the field.
As soon as Paul handed over the ball, Li Ze in the left corner immediately started to accelerate to the top of the arc, received the hand-off pass, and then broke through with the ball in his right hand.
Noticing that Shumpert squeezed past the defense, Tristan Thompson hesitated. Li Ze, who took two big strides, came to the elbow on the right side of the free throw line, stopped suddenly, and quickly released a fadeaway jumper that drifted to the right!
"Shua!" Two points scored again!
Tristan Thompson saw Li Ze's retreating back, and immediately felt a little annoyed. He really should have stepped forward to double-team immediately.
LeBron James did not blame his teammates, and immediately asked for the ball after halftime. Although he was pushed out of the right block by Li Ze, James' offense was still very resolute.
After receiving the ball, he turned around and attacked the simple three-threat face-to-face. James pulled up two points and threw it!
"Shua!" The two-pointer went into the net hollowly.
44:66, looking at such a score, James did not feel any joy after scoring, and his heart was even numb.
Waves of cheers from the Clippers fans indicate that the team will play better and better.
Dellavedova chased Paul desperately, but unfortunately, every time after halftime, Paul handed over the ball first, and then waited for the Cavaliers to double-team before organizing the offense.
As soon as Li Ze on the left flank received the ball, Dellavedova cooperated with Shumpert to attack together.
LeBron James immediately chose to help defend Paul and did not give Li Ze a chance to pass the ball easily.
The Cavaliers' rotation speed is fast, but Li Ze's ball is also very simple. Before the double-team is formed, the ball is thrown to Jokic immediately.
Tristan Thompson struggled to jump up to defend, but the fat man reacted quickly. He immediately protected the ball after receiving the ball, and then threw the ball to Matt Barnes on the right wing.
LeBron James helps out again, and Barnes quickly returns the ball to Paul.
This kind of going up the line to pull the defense and continuously transfer the ball left the Cavaliers with nothing to do.
Even if you make a mistake once in a while, it doesn't matter if you are beaten as a counterattack, the point difference is really too big.
After passing the ball, Jokic immediately ran to the left near the baseline. At the same time, Jordan immediately raised the pick-and-roll the moment Paul received the ball.
Dellavedova, who was returning to defense, was delayed by Jordan's pick-and-roll. Paul, who was accelerating with the ball in his left hand, faced Mozgov, who was coming up from the defense.
While Mozgov slid back left, Paul suddenly pulled his crotch back in the paint, and then made a simple mid-range jumper.
"Paul! He got it! That's good!"
The commentator Mike Breen couldn't help raising the volume when he saw Paul strolling in the courtyard and easily completing the dislocation singles.
The Clippers completely broke down the Cavaliers' defense through the pick-and-roll. As long as they choose to double-team Li Ze, after the defense rotates, there will always be opportunities to score easily.
In addition, LeBron James is desperately attacking, but the efficiency is not high. Every time a half conversion, Li Ze still has a chance to steal chickens and score.
Another three-pointer from the outside line hit another iron, and the long rebound happened to be accepted by Li Ze. James stepped forward to interfere, but Li Ze swayed the ball easily behind him.
Accelerating along the right sideline, James desperately pursued and defended behind Li Ze. It was rare to see the two match up, and the Clippers fans cheered.
Trying to press Li Ze to the sideline, after James caught up with Li Ze, he continued to press on his side.
Approaching the three-point line, Li Ze moved in and out with his right hand slightly. After changing the dribbling rhythm, he quickly changed direction with his crotch, and then dribbled behind his back continuously.
LeBron James subconsciously slid to the right, saw Li Ze change direction again, and quickly adjusted his defensive focus.
After lowering the center of gravity, Li Ze, holding the ball in his right hand, pretended to make a breakthrough. He just dribbled past the three-point line, and suddenly quickly received the ball.
"Shua!" Converted a three-pointer into the net!
Hearing the cheers at the scene, LeBron James knew that Li Ze had hit a three-pointer. Feelings of frustration filled his heart, and James felt that he couldn't stand it anymore.
Most of the Cavaliers' offense is piecemeal, and they will suffer counterattacks.
Coach David Blatter did not ask for a timeout. The famous European coach held his forehead with his left hand, and it seemed that he was about to break his defense completely.
At the end of the third quarter, the Staples Arena completely turned into a sea of joy, and the Clippers fans began to twist their bodies to the music. There was no suspense in the game.
At 66:90, the Clippers widened the point difference to 24 points. According to the current firepower of the Cavaliers, the game officially entered garbage time.
Li Ze has already changed into his training uniform, and he will no longer appear in the fourth quarter. It is difficult for the Cavaliers to score 30 points in one quarter, and this difference is enough.
When Tyronn Lu saw Li Ze's technical statistics, he called out to his thigh in his heart:
打满第3节,出场时间来到31分钟,17中12,三分线外5中3,罚球7中7,34分5篮板4助攻1抢断。
"Kayce, don't you play for a while? We're only 6 points away from getting 40+."
Scoring 40+ in the finals is considered a small achievement. Tyronn Lu was afraid that Li Ze would be embarrassed, so he took the initiative to ask.
"Forget it, the Cavaliers are all role players. With such a point difference, there is no need to play again."
Li Ze saw Paul waiting for the Cavaliers to make a substitution on the field with a substitute lineup, and briefly responded to Tyronn Lue's inquiry.
Noticing that the atmosphere group was eagerly waiting to appear on the stage, Tyronn Lu finally smiled at Li Ze and said nothing more. Golden thighs really don't need boring records.
After playing for more than three minutes in the fourth quarter, LeBron James was also replaced. Seeing that both sides took the atmosphere group, Jeff Van Gundy's tone was inexplicable:
"Injuries have ruined the Cavaliers. The Clippers have hardly encountered challenges this year. Congratulations to them for winning G1!"
Mark Jackson looked at the players who were still struggling on the court, and his emotions were not high:
“勒布朗-詹姆斯确实展现了自己的侵略性,24中9,三分球5中1,罚球8中4,23分4篮板3助攻2失误,这场比赛他已经拼尽全力。”
"But it's really not the finals we were expecting!"
The commentator Mike Breen began to change the subject, and the three began to talk about how the Cavaliers should adjust in the following games, but they said that LeBron James still had a chance, but the same thought emerged in their hearts:
"There is no suspense anymore, the Cavaliers are completely finished!"
Paul was naturally very happy after leaving the field. G1 was much easier than he imagined.
14 of 8, 3 of 1 from outside the three-point line, 5 of 5 free throws, 22 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal and 2 turnovers. Looking at the technical statistics, Paul is very satisfied. He shot more than 5% of the field goals in the finals. This efficiency It's heaven too!
"Although I have some sympathy for LeBron, the game is full of uncertainty. Maybe we can easily win the championship this year."
Paul, who put on his training clothes, also covered his mouth with a towel, and happily complained to Li Ze beside him.
"It can only be said that the Cavaliers are too unlucky. Of course, I will go all out in the following games. 16:0, this is my goal all the time."
Li Ze also felt that the next game would be relatively easy. He was not interested in witnessing the "Seven Jedi Warriors".
Everyone in the Clippers looked relaxed, while the Cavaliers players on the other side looked numb.
Reaching the finals was originally something to be happy about, but the big loss seems to indicate that the following games will be more difficult.
When the game officially ended, the cheers in the Staples Center seemed to stimulate everyone in the Cavaliers. The two sides shook hands briefly, and LeBron James turned away with his teammates.
At 91:116, the Clippers easily beat their opponents at home, and the series came to a score of 1:0.
In the press conference after the game, the Cavaliers became the focus, and sports reporters were all concerned about Irving's injury.
"Can you tell me whether Irving will play in G2, and what is his current physical condition?"
"If Irving is truce due to injury, how should the Cavaliers adjust in the following games?"
"LeBron James is not efficient, does it mean that the team's tactics are not suitable?"
Head coach David Blatt immediately felt a headache when he heard these questions, and he only felt that he was possessed by bad luck:
"Why do my players always have problems in key games?"
On social media that night, the fans of the Cavaliers broke their defenses. On the Reddit forum, the Cavaliers section even made fatalism:
"Cleveland must be under the curse of the devil!"
"This is the fate of Cleveland sports, God! Why are there injuries in the finals!"
"LeBron James alone can't win, none of us can even stand up and score in a row."
"The Cavaliers are completely screwed. We're going to be swept out."
"Before you got swept, the Pelicans, the Spurs, the Warriors got swept."
"I don't want to see a superteam ever again!"
"Man, what if Kayce suddenly announces he's joining the Cavaliers?"
"Join the Cavaliers? Then I immediately become a loyal fan of Kayce, in my heart he is GOAT!"
"."
On the morning of June 6th, the Cavaliers announced Kyrie Irving's injury, his left knee was fractured, and he will be reimbursed for the season!
This news just came out, Cavaliers fans ascended to heaven in place, social media also directly exploded, and Clippers fans immediately shouted slogans:
"We witnessed the birth of the dynasty team, the Clippers championship!"
ESPN's First Take program immediately followed suit, and Kip Bayless, as James Black, was ecstatic. This time it really killed two birds with one stone:
"Without a doubt, LeBron James will lose the Finals again!
"And this loss also proves my point. James doesn't have any dominance. Kayce has enjoyed the dividends of the times. He has achieved his current achievements by relying on super teams!"
Stephen-A-Smith couldn't help shaking his head when he heard the other party's point of view, and then immediately refuted:
"Why underestimate the Heat, that is the teaming of three young All-Stars."
"Going to the finals for five consecutive years, James ruled the East, and Kayce ruled the current league, the champion is the champion!"
Kip Bayless seemed confident and continued to retort:
"Would LeBron James rule the Eastern Conference if he hadn't chosen to join the Heat?"
"It's the same with Kayce, but LeBron James' superteam is a little weaker."
"The Thunder won two consecutive championships and the Clippers won three consecutive championships. These are the bonuses brought by super teams."
Stephen-A-Smith didn't expect his old partner to blackmail the two of them directly, and began to gradually increase the volume:
"Most of the teams that have won the championship in history have a luxurious lineup, and we all know this very well!"
"This is not the first time a super team has appeared, but there are only three teams in the history of the NBA that can win three consecutive championships. Whether you admit it or not, the Clippers led by Kayce have created a new history."
Kip Bayless laughed out loud at the idea:
"Three consecutive championships from LeBron James, there is no dominance at all!"
"That's the difference between Kayce and Michael Jordan. His championships don't have enough gold."
The host Woody Page saw the two talking more and more crookedly, so he couldn't help interrupting:
"Hey! Guys! What we want to discuss is how the Cavaliers should adjust. The issue of dominance is not today's topic!"
When Kip Bayless heard the host's reminder, he immediately smiled and said:
"Adjustment? LeBron James is lost. He can't win without his All-Star teammates."
"Let's congratulate the Clippers and suggest that Mr. Ballmer also send LeBron James a championship ring. He is a big contributor to your championship!"
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Of course, it will be difficult to face the finals being swept away. At the same time, fans will also doubt the team's dominance.
The ESPN program is just a microcosm, and various sports media are not optimistic about the Cavaliers. Although the finals only played one game, the critics believe that it is only a matter of time before the Clippers win the championship.
Perhaps Li Ze really won too much, and the "super team bonus" statement began to sweep social media.
America's Fans Spray Celtics' Big Three, Then Taunt LeBron James' Brother Basketball
In the end, the lemon essence possessed him, and everyone believed that Li Ze was the biggest beneficiary of the super team!
Kip Bayless was completely ignited, LeBron James became the biggest joke, and Li Ze's reputation began to decline.
Great achievements naturally require great opponents. Unfortunately, this year's Cavaliers have been plagued by injuries, and they are really stretched. The Clippers' 73 wins have also become insufficient.
No one expected that in the 2015 finals, there would be a double-lose situation, and only Lezi fans were happy!
Now not only can you mock LeBron James, but you can also belittle Li Ze's achievements by the way.
After the end of G1, the two teams each had more than two days of rest time. The morale of the Cavaliers was low, and LeBron James was even ridiculed to the point of being autistic.
Head coach David Blatt has thoroughly learned the capabilities of America Media, making out of nothing is a basic operation.
"Kyrie Irving played too much time in the regular season to cause the current injury. It's all David Blatt's problem. He doesn't have any tactics, he only lets the main players play!"
This view spread across social media in two days, and it has been widely recognized. After all, LeBron James and Kyrie Irving do always play 40+ minutes.
The turbulent external voices did not affect everyone in the Clippers. No matter how you evaluate it, 73 wins and three consecutive championships are real.
I feel that such a result is easy to achieve, so I will show it to everyone. The Clippers are not rookies who have just entered the league, so naturally they will not argue with ball critics.
On the night of June 6th, G7 of the finals officially started.
It seemed to be exactly the same as the previous game. After halftime, the Clippers easily led the Cavaliers again.
At 45:63, the Clippers easily entered the second half with an 18-point lead.
Kip Bayless was ecstatic again seeing such a score, and tweeted frantically at the end of the second quarter:
"This is LeBron James, he can't win a game without an All-Star teammate!"
"The dominance of the Clippers is a joke. Look at their opponents. This year they "picked up" another championship!"
In the commentary booth of ESPN, the commentator Mike Breen also seemed a little helpless. The Cavaliers were constipated in scoring and struggled on the defensive end.
"This is indeed a bit different from the game we expected. The Cavaliers adjusted their defense, reduced the double-teaming on the line, and used more big men to help defend, but so far, it has not achieved any results."
Mike Brin's comments were more pertinent, while Jeff Van Gundy was unceremonious:
"LeBron James should defend Kayce, Shumpert and JR-Smith's defensive ability is insufficient, superstars should stand up and solve the problem!"
Mark Jackson was also a bit disappointed with the Cavaliers' defensive matchup:
"13 of 9, 4 of 2 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, Kayce scored 24 points in the half, the Cavaliers allowed him to get too many transition opportunities, and coach David Blatt had to make adjustments. "
The three were helping the Cavaliers in the commentary booth. At this time, LeBron James in the visiting team's locker room was completely confused.
13中6,三分线外2中1,罚球5中4,17分6篮板3助攻3失误,对于自己的表现,詹姆斯其实很满意。
But when he thought of the 18-point difference, James just felt tired. After playing such an efficient performance, he still lost?
No one spoke in the locker room, coach David Blatt sighed in his heart, and then encouraged his players again:
"The finals also start with an away game. Forget these two games, forget the current point difference, and get back to the state. I hope everyone can be tougher. Don't forget that we still have a home game!"
LeBron James seemed to have just come back to his senses, and echoed the words of the head coach:
"Hey! Bro! Believe me, we will protect the home court. Don't worry about tonight's game. Even if we lose, we are only 0-2 behind. When we return to the home court, we will definitely win back."
Shumpert still didn't make a sound, but JR-Smith seemed very excited and started to speak, trying to encourage his teammates.
In the second half of the game, JR-Smith made his debut.
The Cavaliers first attack after the opening, JR-Smith against the defense of Matt Barnes, forced a jump shot from the left wing outside the three-point line!
"Bang!" Angrily strike!
The Clippers fans at the scene cheered loudly, the rebound just happened to be easily accepted by Jokic, Tristan Thompson's grab, delayed the Clippers' conversion attack speed.
Paul looked at the Cavaliers who were quickly retreating and dribbled across the half court in a leisurely manner.
Dellavedova has always put Paul's defensive pressure on his side, trying to use a candy-style defense, causing Paul to make mistakes.
JR-Smith also hangs on Li Ze, but such a close defense sometimes does not have a good effect.
Outside the three-point line, the left sideline pretended to cut in, then Li Ze suddenly moved up the line, and finally easily received a pass from Paul on the left wing.
Jokic immediately raised the pick-and-roll, JR-Smith put the defense in front of Li Ze again, noticed the movement behind him, and immediately prepared to squeeze through the defense.
Li Ze, holding the ball in his right hand, quickly dribbled the ball behind his back. With a simple in and out with his left hand, he leaned his body to the right and briefly knocked away JR-Smith's defense. While lowering his center of gravity, he stuck to Jokic to complete the breakthrough.
The moment Tristan Thompson assisted in defending, Li Ze paused for a while, then quickly pushed the ball with his left hand to change direction, and then accelerated again with his right hand.
Seeing Li Ze pass through the crowd, Tristan Thompson cursed inwardly, and could only watch Li Ze rush into the paint area.
Mozgov under the basket immediately stepped forward to help defend, Li Ze immediately joined the ball, swayed right and left, made a large European step, easily got rid of the defense, rubbed Mozgov's body, and succeeded in picking the basket with his left hand!
The fans cheered again, and coach David Blatt shook his head inwardly.
Helping defense is useless, Mozgov's defense will always be half a beat, and as his physical fitness declines, there will be more and more defensive problems.
The double-team defense has decreased. In this game, Li Ze has also strengthened some pick-and-roll offenses with the ball. So far, the effect has been good. Mozgov's ability to protect the frame is indeed a little problematic.
On the Cavaliers side, LeBron James also tried to use the pick-and-roll to attack Jokic, but the fat man always retreated to defend and let go of James' mid-range.
This kind of defensive strategy makes the Chosen Son a little embarrassed. Li Ze's pursuit is very fierce, and the jump shot does not feel very good, so most of the rounds are against the defense and forcefully kill the basket.
This time James' pick-and-roll on the right flank got rid of Li Ze's pursuit, and against Jokic who returned to the defense, he completed a throw and scored 2 points.
"Shh!"
Despite the big lead, Clippers fans booed James whenever he scored.
The two sides came and went, but the point difference did not shrink, and as the game time passed, the Cavaliers' shooting percentage began to decline again.
When Jordan started to eat cakes all over the air, and Jokic easily completed the offense with a throw down, the Cavaliers' bench was silent.
LeBron James made two shots in the early part of the third quarter, and then kept hitting the iron.
Hit the iron with a back-up jumper, hit the iron with a breakthrough throw, hit the iron outside the three-point line, and hit the iron with a strong attack at the basket.
At the end of the third quarter, Dellavedova made a mistake. After being intercepted by Paul twice in a row, the Cavaliers collapsed.
At 15:29 in a single quarter, after three quarters, at 60:92, the game completely lost its suspense.
On social media, Amerika's fun fans began to mock LeBron James unscrupulously.
At the same time, there are more and more voices that Li Ze "picked up" the championship, and the Cavaliers are too weak
单节10中2,本场比赛23中9,勒布朗-詹姆斯坐到自己的座位上,看到23分10篮板4助攻2失误的数据眼神发直。
He really wants to win, he just can't put the ball in the basket
The Clippers fans at the scene felt a little regretful when they saw that Li Ze had changed into his training uniform again and gave out cheers. The finals were not as intense as the Western Conference finals.
With a big wave of his hand, head coach De Nagro, in the fourth quarter, no matter what lineup the opponent sent, he directly put on the atmosphere group. The point difference is too stable!
The easy win put Li Ze in a good mood. As for the remarks on social media, he didn't care. The future will be the era of Excel.
No matter how sour the lemon extracts are, it is useless. Sweeping opponents with 73 wins is not an easy achievement.
Jeff Van Gundy also noticed that Li Ze and his teammates were talking and laughing, and saw that the Cavaliers bench was completely silent, and said with a sigh:
"This is too cruel for the Cavaliers who reached the finals!"
"In the 07 Finals, although the Spurs swept the Cavaliers, the difference in points in each game was not as big as it is now."
Mark Jackson looked at the technical statistics in his hand, and then added two sentences:
"16 of 11, Kayce easily scored 31 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal. The Clippers are blooming again. Except for injuries, David Blatt's adjustments on the defensive end did not play any role. .”
"This is his first season coaching the Cavaliers. Looking at it now, he still has a lot of work to do!"
Reggie Bullock was very active in the garbage time of these two games, actively defending, and he was not soft on open three-pointers.
Ingles was afraid of being compared by the opponent, so he followed suit. The atmosphere of the Cavaliers was completely confused. Who is the one behind?
As the game time passed, both teams gave up defense, and the fourth quarter was very lively.
In the end, at 92:120, the Clippers beat the Cavaliers again at home, and the series came to a 2:0 score.
Head coach David Blatt looks at a smiling DeNagello with a lemon in his heart:
"It's just a player's bonus!"
The two smiled and shook hands. The game of G3 started the day after tomorrow. Both sides knew in their hearts that there was not much suspense in the series.
The noise at the Staples Arena is getting louder and louder, and the team may have another away win this year, which makes Clippers fans feel a little regretful.
Seeing Li Ze waving his hands to give the audience a high five, the fans at the scene started cheering loudly again.
LeBron James felt a little uncomfortable seeing such a scene. After the players from both sides shook hands and greeted each other, they briefly chatted with Paul, then turned and left.
The game went on very quickly. Although the kick-off was at 21:23, the post-match press conference was not yet [-]:[-]. Seeing Li Ze sitting in front of the stage in a gray suit, the TNT reporter immediately asked:
"Kayce, won the finals too easily, will it affect your championship quality?"
Li Ze almost laughed out loud when he heard such a question, and immediately replied jokingly:
"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm just a player in the Western Conference, I can't decide who the opponent is."
"Don't forget that the Clippers and Cavaliers both came out of the playoffs. We represent the highest level of competition in the league."
"If you don't like the current game, you can report to the league to revise the rules, such as canceling the vertical jump in the interior and returning the Handcheck rule."
"For me, I prefer the old school style of play!"
Many reporters laughed out loud. Except for the big-mouthed football commentators who like to attract eyeballs, most sports reporters are still professional. After all, everyone eats this bowl of food.
Hearing Li Ze's ridicule, the Yahoo Sports reporter also asked with a smile:
"Kayce, how do you feel about the superteam issue? Many fans are discussing it now."
After all, such a question was asked, Li Ze restrained his smile, and replied calmly:
"If you look at the results, I have indeed been playing in a super team, but it is not easy for the Thunder and the Clippers to win many games."
"I just want to pay tribute to the past opponents. As for the so-called bonus, it will still exist in the future. You know, it is not difficult to form a super team now!"
"So, everyone just has to wait and see, time will tell."
"."
Regarding Li Ze's response, it did not stir up a wave. There are more and more fans of Lemon Essence and Lezi. While mocking LeBron James, they belittle Li Ze's achievements.
The finals were like a fuse, LeBron James and Li Ze turned out to be villains.
One is a complete loser, and the other is an honor brush. Such an evaluation has been recognized by a large number of fans in just a few days.
Li Ze has a huge number of fans, and there will be counterattacks on social media. The finals G3 has not yet started, and the fans are arguing first.
LeBron James is undoubtedly the worst. Except for the support of Cleveland fans, most of the rest are ruthless ridicule.
"My grandma formed a super team in the Western Conference and could beat LeBron James in the Finals!"
Such outrageous views spread rapidly on Twitter, and no one cared about the finals anymore. The fun fans didn't wait for the offseason to start, and they climaxed themselves first.
On the morning of the 8th, everyone in the Clippers set off for Cleveland. Tomorrow night, G3 of the finals will officially start.
The remarks on social media still affected the atmosphere of the Clippers. Matt Barnes began to chatter on the plane:
"Sweeping opponents turned into a bonus for a superteam? What the hell idea is that?"
Crawford also expressed difficulty in understanding, and the veteran continued to complain:
"If the superteams fail, so what? A championship is a championship and a three-peat is no easy feat."
Li Ze has a calm mind, and he is not Kevin Durant.
Adu built a bunch of discussion groups out of boredom, and he still has a lot of trumpets in his hands. If he is not feeling well, he will play against the real person, and if he breaks his defense, he will directly go to the trumpet
"It's a good thing that some people speak bitterly. If they hadn't achieved so many achievements, how could anyone talk about the quality of the championship every day!"
Hearing what Li Ze said, Paul nodded in agreement, and said casually:
"If the Clippers' championship is not good enough, what about the opponents we eliminated? The media is really boring. They just don't want to see us succeed."
Griffin also went to Cleveland with the team today, but his brother did not speak on the surface, and seemed a little absent-minded.
Li Ze naturally noticed his situation, and while listening to the chattering discussions of the atmosphere group, he silently thought:
"Superteam? Maybe breaking up."
On the night of June 6th, the enthusiasm of the 9 spectators at the Speedy Loans Center Arena dissipated after the first quarter.
At 32:20, the Clippers led by 12 points in the first quarter.
To the despair of Cavaliers fans, under the defense of Li Ze, LeBron James scored 10 of 2 and only scored 6 points.
The fans at the scene can certainly see the determination shown by James, and they can also see the desire of the Chosen One to win, buckle the pass button, and constantly attack the basket.
But the reality is too ruthless, Li Ze's defense is impenetrable, and he seems to be able to handle this single offensive method with ease.
Withstood the first step, followed the defense sideways, and then the Clippers' inside line shrank to complete the basket protection.
The shortcomings of unstable shooting have been infinitely magnified, and the lineup cannot open up the offensive space. Most of the Clippers' defenses choose to shrink.
The little fans wearing LeBron James jerseys in the front row stared blankly at the game. G3 is a life-and-death battle for the Cavaliers. Everyone knows what it means to lose the game.
LeBron James, who played the entire first quarter, did not rest, and Li Ze also stood up and decided to give the Cavaliers a good time.
The Clippers only replaced Paul and took Crawford. Obviously, coach De Nagro also felt that it was a better choice to win at halftime.
"Defense! Defense! Defense!"
The Clippers took the lead in attacking, and the defensive cheers of the Cavaliers fans immediately sounded in the Quicken Loans Center arena.
Li Ze dribbled the ball across the half court, and LeBron James immediately stood in front of him.
After returning to the home court, James began to actively defend Li Ze, core to core.
On the right wing outside the three-point line, Li Ze, who is holding the ball in his left hand, lowered his center of gravity when he approached the three-point line, swayed to the left, and then quickly changed direction under his crotch.
LeBron James reacted very quickly and slid desperately to the left rear, while Li Ze kept accelerating with the ball in his right hand, and the two entangled to the right block position.
Noticing that there was no defense coming up, Li Ze suddenly stopped, and then raised the ball to feint. James was about to take off, and quickly controlled the center of defense again.
Li Ze caught the short-lived opening, took advantage of the opponent's defense, turned around quickly with his left foot as the axis, and finally twisted his body and shot a mid-range jumper!
"Shua!" The two-pointer was scored steadily!
At 34:20, the Cavaliers fans couldn't stand it any longer and immediately booed Li Ze wildly.
Dellavedova quickly dribbled across half court and immediately passed the ball to LeBron James on the left wing.
After receiving the ball, Tristan Thompson immediately stepped forward to pick and roll, and James accelerated the breakthrough with the ball in his left hand.
Jokic noticed that Lee squeezed past the screen and focused most of his attention on the remaining Tristan Thompson.
Feeling the defensive pressure on his side, James did not choose to pass the ball, but suddenly retreated in the block position, facing Li Ze's block, and shot a fallback jumper!
"state!"
The ball hit the back edge of the basket and was lifted high. Tristan Thompson rushed to the basket desperately and grabbed the rebound at the first point, but Jokic hit it the second time.
As Jordan saw the opportunity and jumped up, the backcourt rebound was finally protected by the Clippers.
"Shhh!!"
The boos of the Cavaliers fans did not affect the Clippers' offense.
Crawford quickly dribbled the ball across the half court with his right hand, dribbled the ball behind his back at the top of the arc and then changed direction under his crotch, using Jordan's cover to shake off Shumpert's defense, and then quickly shot a jumper from the free throw line!
"state!"
The rebound bounced out, and just jumped into the arms of Jordan, who was about to grab the rebound. After getting the ball, he immediately threw the ball to Li Ze, who was on the left wing.
One step away from the three-point line, Li Ze didn't hesitate after receiving the pass, he just threw the ball!
LeBron James turned his head subconsciously, and then saw the ball fall into the basket.
"shush"
At 37:20, the point difference came to 17 points. Li Ze did not celebrate, but retreated quickly with a calm expression.
The scattered boos seemed to indicate that the Cavaliers fans were going to be overwhelmed.
James continued to shoot, but the point difference could not be narrowed. The Quicken Loans Center Arena and the Cavaliers fans stopped making too many noises. Everyone knew that the series was coming to an end.
As the Clippers' scoring steadily increased, coach David Blatt on the sidelines also sat back on the bench.
With 1:42 remaining in the first half, LeBron James was substituted.
Some fans in the front row noticed LeBron James covering his face with a towel and shrugging his shoulders slightly.
The ridicule from the outside world, the loss at home, and the failure for five consecutive years. Under all kinds of pressure, LeBron James shed tears.
Li Ze, who was also substituted, noticed the noise on the scene, and seeing everyone in the Cavaliers surrounding James, he could only sigh in his heart:
"Maybe there will be no winners in this year's finals"
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Last night, the double red meeting looked silly, Manchester United was poured 7.
I was so angry that I didn't sleep well.
The finals are over here-. -
(End of this chapter)
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